(UA 61/11) Twenty Four Protesters Released in Saudi Arabia

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March 7, 2011

(UA 61/11) Twenty Four Protesters Released in Saudi Arabia

Around 24 men who were detained on 3 and 4 March following protests in the city of al-Qatif, Saudi Arabia, were released without charge on 8 March after they were made to sign pledges saying they would not protest again.

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